3.Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the secondary IDE connector on the system board. To reduce electronic noise, use the connectors at the end of the cable only.
4.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.
5.If you have a
To connect an additional IDE CD drive or DVD drive
1.Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board and the
2.Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new CD drive or DVD drive.
3.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.
To connect an additional IDE hard disk drive
1.Locate the primary IDE connector on the system board. One end of the
2.Connect the extra connector in the signal cable to the new hard disk drive.
3.Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a power connector to the drive.
What to do next
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 38.
Installing a Rope Clip
To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a 3/16 inch or 5 mm Rope Clip and cable to your computer. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.
To install a Rope Clip:
1.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 29.
2.Use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to remove the two metal knockouts.
3.Insert the Rope Clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench.
4.Replace the computer cover. For more information, see “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 38.